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Fall River, MA vs East Providence, RI

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- East Providence is 0% more densely populated than Fall River.
- People are 7.1% more likely to be married in East Providence.
- The Median Age is 2.5 years older in East Providence.
 Fall River, MAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,171329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
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 Population - 201088,885  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,688285,036,114
 Population - 199092,703  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,549.493.4
 Land Area33.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fall River, MAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Fall River, MAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 White71.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.2%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fall River, MAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Married Population42.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.2%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households40,862  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,38980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households16,577  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Fall River    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Could not leave fast enough. Crime, unemployment, and the prejudice against anyone not of Portuguese descent was palpable. Gangs running  More

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Over 10 years ago

A lot of negative thing are being said about fall river on this page. I grew up in this city and I have to say it was much nicer when I was a child.but it seems like  More

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As someone who was born and raised in Fall River, MA, I have to say that all the negative remarks I read are absolutely correct. In fact, the only good thing about Fall  More

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Reviews for East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 18 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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